'Our Lunare embodies an opulent wine with a lot of elegance. Its extremely multi-layered aroma and its powerful structure merge into a harmonious overall impression that is a great pleasure to drink.' Rudi Kofler
Wine: Region of Origin: South Tyrol - Italy DOC area: South Tyrol Variety: 100% Gewürztraminer
Yield: 40 hl/ha Orientation: South - Southwest Slope: 5 -25 Altitude: 300 - 400 m
Vinification: Harvest and grape selection by hand; gentle whole bunch pressing and clarification of the must by natural sedimentation from the lees; slow fermentation at controlled temperature and and maturation for 9 months on the fine lees partly in large wooden barrels (50%) partly stainless steel tank (50%); assemblage three months before bottling. Technical data: Alcohol content: 15.0% vol. Residual sugar: 6,5 g/l Total acidity: 5,3 g/l Serving temperature: 12 - 14 °C Food pairing: Interesting with sweet and sour combinations typical of Asian cuisine, with grilled scorpion fish or swordfish but also with pink roasted slices of pigeon breast; pumpkin gnocchi with walnuts and albatrüffeln on balsamic dressing but also rice pudding refined with cinnamon; also with lightly arborinated cheese, such as a mild Gorgonzola. Character: Colour: bright, intense golden yellow. Nose: A finely woven and dense nose characterises this Gewürztraminer selection, revealing a tropical-exotic scent of rose petals, lime, lychee and orange. Taste: The fruity aroma appears emphatically juicy and clear on the palate, and is underpinned by a fine melt and salty notes.